Angela Wojtecki, eBooks, BookCreator, John Green’s Crash Course, Boom Writer, StoryBird, Google Slides Yearbook, Digital/Media Literacy, BrainPop, Common Sense Media, Databases, American Association of School Librarians
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Release Date: 02/13/2019
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset
Ever feel like the important work keeps getting overshadowed by what’s urgent? In this episode, I reflect on the quote “Think big. Start small. Scale fast.” and share how the Eisenhower Matrix helps me keep my priorities aligned. I also share updates from Snorkl, Google Classroom, and SchoolAI, plus a candid take on More Than Words by John Warner. Tools featured include Snorkl Coach, Video Explorer, and Read Along with custom content. #EduDuctTape Episode 123 0:00:00 INTRO 0:02:23 Today’s Soapbox Moment: “Parking Lots, Right Turns, and What’s Important” Think Big,...
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What’s your go-to tool for formative assessment? In this episode, Dan Niessen joins me to unpack strategies for gathering real-time insights into student learning. We talk Quizizz, Nearpod, Snorkl, AI chatbot tutors, Pear Deck, ChatGPT, and more. Dan shares how he supports educators in choosing tools that fit their goals—and their students. Plus, I break down updates to Google Slides, Canva Visual Suite 2.0 and Canva Sheets, along with a timely tip on how to cite AI-generated content. Tune in! #EduDuctTape Episode 122 Today's Sponsor - M2 by Swivl - 0:00:00 INTRO 0:03:26 Today’s...
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Is the goal to complete the task… or to grow stronger? In this episode, I reflect on Rick Wormeli’s article “With A.I., Let’s Keep Students’ Learning Paramount” and what it means for educators navigating AI in classrooms. I also share updates on Common Sense Media’s free ChatGPT course, Google Classroom’s new “Grade All” feature, the CoSpaces rebrand to Delightex, and a TED Talk that might change how you view success. Vacuum metaphors, forklifts, and academic cosplay—press play! #EduDuctTape Episode 121 0:00:00 INTRO 0:04:01 Soapbox Moment: The Forklift, the Roomba, and...
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How can we empower students to self-assess their learning? In this episode, Shantel Lott joins me to explore tech tools and strategies that foster reflection and agency. We chat about Snorkl, NotebookLM, Curipod, Knowt, and MagicSchool’s Custom ChatBot. I also share updates on using Google Gemini with Teens, Padlet Sandbox’s new sound and visual effects, and the magic of generating Google Slides with Alayna AI. #EduDuctTape Episode 120 Today's Sponsor M2 by Swivl - Today’s Guests: Shantel Lott Shantel is an EdTech enthusiast and Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech. Certified in Google...
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What’s new in edtech? In this episode, I break down Google’s new parent permission requirements, an awesome Google Classroom add-on, and Screencastify’s expanded free plan. Science teachers, you’ll want to hear about PhET Simulations inside Quizizz, and we’ll discuss Common Sense Media’s latest report on AI in education. Plus, I’ll wrap up with a thought-provoking book that challenges how we create change in schools and communities. Tune in for all the updates and insights! #EduDuctTape Episode 119 - Google TOS Privacy Changes, Magic Exercise Book, Screencastify, Quizizz x PhET,...
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Today on the Educational Duct Tape podcast, I’ve got five edtech updates that might impact your classroom and one educational strategy that’s new to me. I’ll start with the bad news first, which is Bitly adding ads to short links (not cool, Bitly) and then get into the good news, like a new educator-made alternative to Bitly and an AI teaching assistant from Padlet. Plus, handy updates from Pear Assessment and Quizizz that could save you some serious prep time. And then that educational strategy called Talking Chips. Curious yet? Press Play! #EduDuctTape Episode 118 Edu News I’ve...
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How can we create more flexible, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences? In this episode, I chat with Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette (husband and wife duo AdaKat) about tools and strategies to make learning more inclusive. We explore MagicSchool, Quizizz, Mote, Immersive Reader, Goblin Tools, MirrorTalk, Factors Education, Helperbird, Google Docs Voice Typing, and more. Plus, we dive into AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI, Diffit, and SchoolAI and creative solutions like image generators in Canva and Adobe Express. I also share updates on interactive charts in Canva, new Pear...
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In today’s episode, I kick things off with a Soapbox Moment relating to a new CommonSense Media report about the gap between the AI-awareness of teens and their parents—and what that means for us as educators. Then, we’ll explore five updates! We’ve got a game-changing differentiation feature in Google Classroom, an time-saving resource in Canva’s Teacher Work Kit, an upgrade to Pear Deck with Graded Mode, a great learning opportunity from Google, and a powerful classroom culture strategy called Feedback Friday. #EduDuctTape Episode 116 Today's Sponsor Short Answer - use code...
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Adam Sparks is back to continue our conversation about writing instruction in the age of AI. We’re diving into even more actionable strategies, from using tools like ShortAnswer to embedding more writing across the curriculum to help students recover those lost writing reps. Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like teaching students to use AI effectively, leveraging AI in scoring state-level assessments, and being intentional about making learning relevant. And stick around for updates from Pear Deck, MagicSchool, and Screencastify Submit. #EduDuctTape Episode 115 Today's Sponsor Swivl - ...
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Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process. We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings. #EduDuctTape Episode...
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- Sign up for more info about the GIF-a-Day tech learning opportunities at JakeMiller.net/gifaday - visiting the site is not a commitment, it’s a way of stepping up and saying “I want more information about these opportunities!”
- Opportunity 1 - Spring 2018 - GoogleSheets - will be comprised of 25+ GIFs, sent out 1 per day, only to paying participants. These GIFs will not be shared elsewhere (not on Twitter, not on my website). At the end, participants will receive an eBook with all of the GIFs.
- Jake’s Soapbox
- “This made me realize that the creation of the roster was an event that I couldn’t control, but the way that I responded was something that I could control. And by doing that, I could change the outcome.”
- Jake’s old student-paced course - sites.google.com/site/millerstem8 - most of the links no longer work; the purpose of sharing it is so that you can see how it was set up.
- Today’s Guest: Angela Wojtecki - Angela is the district library media specialist and tech integrationist for Nordonia Hills City Schools located in NE Ohio. She helps co-teach the district's long-term professional development series program for teachers and also is the host and producer of the Nordonia Hills City Schools' Podcast series titled Nordonia Innovators.
- You can follow Angela on Twitter at @AngelaWojtecki
- or contact her at [email protected].
- Check out the Nordonia Podcast series: nordoniainnovators.podbean.com
- 2 Truths & 1 Lie
- Question #1: How can students create eBooks?
- BookCreator.com - iOS or web-based, works on Chromebooks now
- StoryBird - storybird.com/educators - free educator accounts, great for poetry, April - national poetry month, magnetic poetry activity
- BoomWriter - boomwriter.com
- Google Slides for eBooks
- Examples at bit.ly/flipgridebook3 and bit.ly/wakeletebook
- Jennifer Scott - slidesyearbook.com
- Jennifer’s Google Slides tips - slidesyearbook.com/slides/googleslides
- Question #2: Information and media literacy skills are essential skills that our students need to have in order to find the most accurate and current information on the web. What are some website evaluation resources or lesson ideas you can incorporate in your curriculum that can help students when it comes to building information and media literacy skills?
- CRAAP Method - researchguides.ben.edu/source-evaluation
- BrainPop Resources
- Media Literacy - brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/medialiteracy
- Online Sources - brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/onlinesources
- CommonSense Media Resource
- "5 Ways to Spot Fake News" - commonsensemedia.org/videos/5-ways-to-spot-fake-news
- Eric Curts’ “4 Fake Sites to Teach Students Website Evaluation” Post - controlaltachieve.com/2016/02/fake-sites-teach-website-evaluation.html
- Research Databases
- National Geographic database
- How do we help students feel more willing to use databases rather than just trusting a Google search?
- Gale Database on opposing viewpoints - gale.com/c/opposing-viewpoints-in-context
- Petaluma High School Library - Are These BOGUS? - phslibrary.info/c.php?g=77436&p=500322
- Buzzfeed News “Most Americans Who See Fake News Believe it, New Survey Says” - buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/fake-news-survey
- John Green
- Crash Course Youtube Video Series - youtube.com/user/crashcourse
- Navigating Digital Information (grades 6-12) youtube.com/watch?v=L4aNmdL3Hr0&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN07XYqqWSKpPrtNDiCHTzU
- The American Association of School Librarians Best Websites for Teaching and Learning (annual list of best websites vetted by School Librarians): ala.org/aasl/standards/best/websites
- EdShelf - Edshelf.com
You can follow Angela on Twitter at @AngelaWojtecki or contact her at [email protected]. And check out the Nordonia Podcast series link: nordoniainnovators.podbean.com
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